Aspect Park West, Dublin

Modern 3* hotel located 6 miles from Dublin city. All 146 bright, spacious, comfortable bedrooms are equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Hotel facilities include the contemporary Rueben’s bar and restaurant.
The Wild Atlantic Way – Galway & Donegal

The Wild Atlantic Way – Galway & Donegal

Spanning 9 counties in West Ireland and a distance of 2,500 km, the Wild Atlantic Way offers jaw-dropping scenery, dreamlike landscapes and an untamed spirit for adventure! Visit bohemian, medieval Galway, the wild Connemara National Park, the heritage city of...
St Enda’s Park, Rathfarnham

St Enda’s Park, Rathfarnham

Located in the suburbs of Dublin City, St Enda’s Park is one of the most charming and atmospheric parks, with its riverside walks, unique follies, waterfall and walled garden. Situated in the grounds is the Pearse Museum, formerly a school and now named after Patrick...

Oranmore Lodge Hotel, Oranmore, County Galway

Full of character and charm, the family run Oranmore Lodge Hotel is a traditional, country-style hotel conveniently located 5 miles from Galway city. Each of the 68 bedrooms are decorated in warm shades and equipped with TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities....
Church of Assumption, Howth

Church of Assumption, Howth

Situated on the scenic coastline to the north of Dublin Bay and a popular tourist spot, the Howth Peninsula is a beautiful place to visit with its rocky cliffs and pretty village. Built at the end of 19th century the Church of the Assumption church in the village...

As a Chorister, and eventually Head Chorister in our local church choir for eleven years, Jo was talented, dedicated and could always be relied on to work to the utmost of her undoubted abilities. I would expect that she would apply the same attributes to her professional life
P BuckmasterChoral Director
Fantastic tour in Bonnie Scotland, enjoyed by all who went, singing and non-singing. Brilliant organisation from Jo who really made it all look so easy.
Kate HymansTour organiser for Masterworks Chorale
One of the best tours we have ever undertaken – musically, socially and geographically. Would heartily recommend Sound Escapes to any group considering a tour.
Carole Lindsay-DouglasAmici SingersWeston-Super-Mare 2023

In May 2020 we were due to tour the Stirling area in Scotland and due to the current coronavirus pandemic we took the difficult decision to call off the tour. I’d like to give our thanks and praise to Jo and her team for all the planning and preparation she had done to put the itinerary together – she was able to provide us with an excellent range of stunning concert venues, plus some great suggestions for our leisure time, and we look forward to working with her again soon.

Sally ColesSecretary, Cantamici
Sound Escapes did a fantastic job on arrangements for our tour . Would thoroughly recommend Jo to any choir looking to travel . All feedback has been positive from everyone who travelled . The extra care at meeting us at the coach and check in to ensure things ran smoothly went above and beyond .
Don OakleyMalmesbury ChoirOxford 2023
Brilliant tour, expertly organised. Kindness and compassion. Nothing was too much trouble. Colin, our driver, was a complete gem and so knowledgeable about the isle. Lovely hotel staff where nothing was too much trouble
Felicity CourageChoir Director, Courage Choir
You’ve been patient and kind all the way through this, Jo – especially with it being the first international tour I’ve done, and with all the unforeseen changes to the travel arrangements, so thank you to you and the team.
Sarah MonteithChoir DirectorResound ChoirParis 2023
Jo and her team came up with a fantastic itinerary for our choir and planned everything to the last detail. We always felt we were in safe hands and that they were on the end of a phone to help us with anything we needed. We couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Rosie SayersChairperson for Sing It Loud Community Choir
From cathedrals and abbeys, churches and stately homes, all steeped in centuries of history, some in Roman Towns others in quintessential English ‘picture postcard’ villages, every choir and musical ensemble should spend a tour exploring the United Kingdom and Ireland. Whatever part of the country you to choose to visit, by working with a knowledgeable team of people who know the regions inside out from both a tourism and musical perspective, you will be guaranteed the richest of touring experiences
Tim KnightBritish composer and Choral Director
Care and attention to detail of the highest degree. The planning with Jo Porter was detailed and meticulous, with nothing being missed, and although she was not involved in the accommodation arrangements, she nevertheless checked it out and acted as an intermediary.
Robin SpencerChoir Secretary, Phoenix Choir